Forward Centre food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Bolton
Forward Centre holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 25 November 2025, 7 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Stephens Street, Bolton, BL2 5DX
How it compares in Bolton
That puts Forward Centre among the 1,220 places in Bolton holding top marks, 55% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,220 | 55% | ← Forward Centre | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 476 | 22% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 315 | 14% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 76 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 103 | 5% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 10 | <1% |
A further 186 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Forward Centre none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Forward Centre, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breightmet Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 371 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2023 |
| 7 Acre Pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 427 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Breightmet School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Bright Meadow Care Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Breightmet Mini Market Ltd Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 June 2024 |
| Bolton St Catherines Acadamy School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Angies Cafe Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| Bridge Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2026 |
Questions about Forward Centre
What is Forward Centre's food hygiene rating?
Forward Centre has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bolton Council on 25 November 2025.
Is Forward Centre safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Forward Centre last inspected?
Forward Centre was last inspected on 25 November 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bolton Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Forward Centre?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Forward Centre compare to other places in Bolton?
55% of the 2,200 rated food businesses in Bolton hold the top rating of 5, and Forward Centre is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bolton Council inspects Forward Centre and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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